Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Diabate and DeBlass met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva on Saturday, April 14. Diabate is 19-10-1 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. DeBlass is 9-2 and makes a UFC debut. DeBlass gives up six inches of reach. Diabate won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Diabate | DeBlass (UFC debut) |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 81" | 75" |
| Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 7.0 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 72% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 66% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.2 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.6 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Finish Rate | 33% | — |
| Finished Rate | 33% | — |
| Went the Distance | 33% | — |
| Average Fight Time | 8:18 | — |